UAE Reports 1,321 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
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UAE Reports 1,321 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention reported 1,321 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 694,285.

This came after it conducted 233,245 COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours,

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

The Ministry further announced three deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,978.

It also said that 1,400 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 671,353.

The Ministry urged all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.



Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Pakistan over School Building Collapse

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Pakistan over School Building Collapse
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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Pakistan over School Building Collapse

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Pakistan over School Building Collapse

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan following the collapse of part of a school building in Peshawar, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several students, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday.

The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan during this tragic incident and wished the injured students a speedy recovery.


Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Impact of Houthi Attacks

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Impact of Houthi Attacks

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias.

They reviewed ways to strengthen the defense partnership between their countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests.

They also condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom, discussed their repercussions for security and stability, and exchanged views on regional developments.


UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)
A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)
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UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)
A previous Security Council session on Yemen, attended by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. (Saudi Arabia's Mission to the United Nations)

The UN Security Council strongly condemned on Thursday the ongoing and escalating Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including those that hit civil aviation and energy infrastructure, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.

This includes the "reckless strikes" targeting King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, which caused fatalities and injuries, as well as multiple strikes targeting other airports and Saudi Aramco facilities, said a statement.

Security Council members expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in facing attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects on its territory, underlining its inherent right to self-defense in line with international law.

The statement reiterated the members' strong condemnation of ongoing Houthi attacks and threats against commercial navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, stressing the importance of maintaining the safety of commercial vessels and their crews.

Members emphasized the importance of full implementation of Resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions, and called for practical cooperation, including with the government of Yemen, to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons, related materiel, technical assistance, training, funding, and other forms of assistance related to military activities required to launch further attacks.

The statement demanded that the Houthis immediately halt their military escalation and attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects, reiterating the Security Council's support for the Yemeni government and the strong commitment of its members to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen.

Members reiterated their support for UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg in his efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive, Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement.